US Bridges

SH 139-SEC 03-3.99 over Ditch

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · 1 Mile E Leonard · Structure no. 0000000000X1576

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 139-SEC 03-3.99 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 139-SEC 03-3.99 over Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 139-SEC 03-3.99
CrossesDitch
Location1 Mile E Leonard
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates36.2158, -90.23184
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2018)
Projected traffic338 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 139-SEC 03-3.99 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 139-SEC 03-3.99 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does SH 139-SEC 03-3.99 over Ditch carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 139-SEC 03-3.99 over Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SH 139-SEC 03-3.99 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.